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When hybrid cars were first introduced many people thought they were a joke, but as the concept began to catch on it soon became a popular idea. The concept of a hybrid motor has generated plenty of interest and has become so popular that many manufactures are following the trend. According to a clever April Fool’s Day joke, MG have plans to create a concept of their own, by creating a new three-wheeled Starling ‘hybird’ car.

So let’s for a second imagine what it would be like if the Reliant Starling was real and not just a well-thought up joke…

In an attempt to bring classic back, PistonHeads.com have reported that the “reliant is to return with a three-wheeled hybrid city car called Starling, as well as the Robin’s rival, Smart ForTwo who plan to bring the Scimitar back”. I would imagine MG are relying on the nostalgia factor which will drive the interest of the classic three-wheeler, just as old fashion styles come back into fashion, cars can also become trendy again.

The Reliant Robin, soon to be revamped into the Starling, may seem a simple concept but older cars can be easier to maintain than complex modern cars, with less intricate electronics going on under the bonnet. Good old-faithfuls tend to live up to their name, with their trustworthy uncomplicated design, and classic reputation, in the case of the Robin, dating back to the 1930′s.

The Starling will hopefully be singing the same chirpy tune as the Robin under MG’s ownership, which could also feature a “159mph version, possibly called the Reliant Sparrowhawk”, which could also be accompanied by the revival of the Kitten Moniker classic model, according to PistonHeads.com.

Keeping the chic vintage design, the Reliant Scimitar will also be plastic-bodied like its predecessor – helping to keep the cost down. The re-born Scimitar will be based on the 1980′s MG TF model, but the new version will include rear-wheel drive and soft top.

PistonHeads.com has reported that “the news of Reliant’s revival comes as the marque celebrates its 75th anniversary”. I don’t know about you but I would be interested to see if MG could retain the cheeky characteristics that made the Reliant brand so unique – well I would be if it wasn’t a clever April Fool’s Day joke!

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Classic Car News: Losing A Legend – The Man Behind The Mustang

The man responsible for not only the creation but also the continued success of the Mustang has sadly passed away at the age of 86. Donald Frey was the man who brought the “iconic Mustang to life in 1964″, according to PistonHeads.com, which proved to be such a massive hit as soon as it hit the showrooms, selling not only the 80,000 expected units, but also went on to sell more than a million Mustang’s in the first two years on sale.

The Mustang has remained an integral part of the US Ford Line-up for more than 45 years, thanks to Donald Frey, whose inspiration spearheaded the design and development of the renowned Mustang. The “spunky, stylish, affordably priced car” rolled into the showrooms in the mid-1960s, in “one of the most successful car introductions in automotive history”, reports the New York Times website.

The New York Times website have reported that the reason the classic vehicle has been such a triumph though the generations, is due in part to the development of the Mustang’s own identity, which appeals to “a younger generation in search of new looks and experiences”.

Classic car enthusiasts might feel like they have lost an icon, but the legend of the Mustang lives on, thanks to the original design and development since April 17th 1964, when the Mustang was launched at New York’s World Fair.

Through the years people such as Steve McQueen have added to the coolness of the car, taking a fastback on a legendary chase through the streets of San Francisco in the film Bullitt – firmly cementing the Mustang in history as “one of the most notable classic muscle cars of all time”, according to 67mustangblog.com.

It is sad news that the man who brought the Mustang to life has now had his taken away, but with the sturdy foundations that he created, the Mustang has a fighting chance of achieving another 45 years of success.

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